The drive from Brooklyn, NY to Laurel, NY covers 83.5 miles and takes about 2h 1m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sunrise Highway, Route 25, Linden Boulevard for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 60.1 miles on Sunrise Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.7 miles from Brooklyn, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 2m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 1m. Total distance: 83.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 1m drive with frequent turns across 83.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sunrise Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 60.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Snyder Avenue.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 83.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Snyder Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East 31st Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Snyder Avenue
Turn left onto Snyder Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|East 31st Street
Turn left onto East 31st Street
Navigation decision point
8
6.8 mi into trip|~13m in|NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue toward JFK Long Term Parking, Kiss & Fly
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward JFK Long Term Parking, Kiss & Fly
8
11.2 mi into trip|~20m in
Take the exit toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 23B
Toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boule...
7
83.3 mi into trip|~2h 1m in|Franklinville Road
Turn left onto Franklinville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brooklyn, NY and Laurel, NY, road signs point toward Jfk Long Term Parking, Kiss & Fly, Eastern Long Island, Cr 31 North: Riverhead, Northville and Orient Point.
Jfk Long Term Parking
6.8 mi in|~13m|via NY 27
Kiss & Fly
6.8 mi in|~13m|via NY 27
Eastern Long Island
7.1 mi in|~14m
Cr 31 North: Riverhead
72.4 mi in|~1h 43m
Northville
75.1 mi in|~1h 47m|via CR 105
Orient Point
75.1 mi in|~1h 47m|via CR 105
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Sunrise Highway
60.1 mi
1h 21m
Route 25
4.8 mi
8m
Linden Boulevard
3.8 mi
6m
Belt Parkway
3.6 mi
5m
Cross River Drive
3.2 mi
4m
South Conduit Avenue
1.7 mi
3m
Church Avenue
1.7 mi
3m
Quogue Riverhead Road
1.5 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 60.1 mi, about 1h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn, NY and Laurel, NY.
1
Start on Nostrand Avenue
432 ft·24 sec·Nostrand Avenue
2
Turn left onto Snyder Avenue
269 ft·17 sec·Snyder Avenue
3
Turn left onto East 31st Street
0.1 mi·34 sec·East 31st Street
4
Turn right onto Church Avenue
1.7 mi·3 min·Church Avenue
5
Turn right onto Linden Boulevard
0.1 mi·18 sec·Linden Boulevard
6
Take the ramp
165 ft·5 sec
7
Merge onto NY 27
3.7 mi·5 min·Linden Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on NY 27
0.3 mi·25 sec·South Conduit Avenue
9
Continue on NY 27
0.8 mi·1 min·Nassau Expressway
Toward NY 27 East
10
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 27
0.4 mi·54 sec·South Conduit Avenue
Toward JFK Long Term Parking, Kiss & FlyUse the straight / right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi·58 sec
Toward Belt Parkway, Eastern Long Island
12
Merge onto BP
3.6 mi·5 min·Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi·22 sec
Exit 23BToward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
14
Continue on NY 27
1.0 mi·1 min·South Conduit Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on NY 27
60 mi·1 hr 21 min·Sunrise Highway
Use the slight right lane.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Exit 63 NToward CR 31 North: Riverhead
17
Continue on CR 31
0.8 mi·1 min·Old Riverhead Road
18
Enter roundabout onto CR 104
161 ft·2 sec·Quogue Riverhead Road
19
Continue on CR 104
1.5 mi·2 min·Quogue Riverhead Road
20
Turn straight onto CR 105
3.2 mi·4 min·Cross River Drive
Toward Northville, Orient Point
21
Turn right onto NY 25
4.8 mi·8 min·Route 25
Use the right lane.
22
Continue on NY 25
0.2 mi·24 sec·Main Road
23
Turn left onto Franklinville Road
0.2 mi·20 sec·Franklinville Road
Use the left lane.
24
Turn left onto Aldrich Lane
61 ft·1 sec·Aldrich Lane
25
Arrive at destination
Aldrich Lane
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 41.7 miles from Brooklyn, NY, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 18 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.7 miles or 1h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Laurel, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Brooklyn, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brooklyn, NY
This is one driving day of about 83.5 miles and 2h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Brooklyn, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Sunrise Highway for about 60.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41.7 mi from Brooklyn, NY
· 1h 2m into the drive
The midpoint is around 41.7 miles from Brooklyn, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before Sunrise Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60.1 miles.
Arriving in Laurel, NY
The final approach into Laurel, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Laurel, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
African Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument
The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...
Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...
Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...
From 1794 to 1966, the U.S. Army presence on Governors Island played a vital role in the social, political, and economic life of New York City. The island then served as the headquarters of the U.S. C...
Immerse yourself in an enchanting collage of coastal life and history. Rhythmic waves, high dunes, ancient maritime forests, historic landmarks and glimpses of wildlife, Fire Island has been a special...
6 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
near mile 51.8
Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.74 one way
$27.49 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg29 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$14.86
$29.72
premium
$4.92
$16.18
$32.37
diesel
$5.61
$18.44
$36.87
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
25.1
0
$8.77
$4.01
Efficient EV
20.9
0
$7.31
$3.34
EV Truck/SUV
33.4
0
$11.69
$5.34
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Brooklyn, NY
Afternoon
in Brooklyn on Thursday
Local time
3:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 5 to 10 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Laurel, NY
Afternoon
in Laurel on Thursday
Local time
3:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
44 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 1m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Brooklyn, NY to Laurel, NY covers 83.5 miles and takes about 2h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sunrise Highway, Route 25, Linden Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.7 miles from Brooklyn, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.74 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 83.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Snyder Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East 31st Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Brooklyn, NY and Laurel, NY, road signs point toward Jfk Long Term Parking, Kiss & Fly, Eastern Long Island, Cr 31 North: Riverhead, Northville and Orient Point.
Yes. Nearby national parks include African Burial Ground National Monument, Castle Clinton National Monument and Federal Hall National Memorial. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
